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Delilah Home Celebrates the 6th Anniversary of Delilah's 62 Day Adventure Lost in the North Carolina Mountains
DOG LOST! Delilah's Second Gotcha Day!
As a pet owner, this is one of your biggest fears. What happens when your best friend wanders off? You start thinking they will return in a few minutes. Then they don’t! When this happens, your mind starts to overwork with many negative thoughts that creep in. How will they survive at night? Will they get hit by a car? Then you start thinking, will I ever get to hug my puppy again? Surely, this only happens to “someone else” and not me—until it happens to you. Well, this happened to us, six years ago today.
Six years ago today, in the rolling mountains of North Carolina, a lab/retriever puppy named Delilah found herself lost in the vast wilderness. She was small but mighty, her red fur shimmering like the autumn leaves around her. She had wandered away from our hiking spot (2 hours plus from Charlotte), and though many searched for her, days turned into weeks, and hope began to dwindle.
This is a Hallmark story waiting to happen, one that involves thousands of people who helped bring her home safely after 62 days in the cold North Carolina Mountains. This was not a typical lost dog story; it was a story about humanity. It was a story about perseverance, dedication, and a desire to bring her home safely.
As the search and rescue continued, the sub-stories really brought the Delilah Home story to life. Delilah’s journey touched thousands—with some people finding God, others going through a divorce and searching for hope in something, and even old elementary school friends being reunited, all over a stranger’s dog. And it all started after I dropped the hard plastic retractable leash, which spooked Delilah. She was like Forrest Gump—she ran, and ran, and ran. She ran so fast that the leash broke off in the parking lot, and she was on her journey.
But Delilah was no ordinary one-year-old pup. She was strong, resilient, and full of heart. She found shelter under thick pine trees, lapped fresh mountain streams, and braved the chilly nights and 150 mph winds at Grandfather Mountain, determined to survive. Her spirit never wavered, even as hunger gnawed at her belly and the days stretched on.
Word of Delilah’s disappearance spread throughout the towns of Blowing Rock and Boone, and soon, a community of animal lovers, hikers, and neighbors banded together, tirelessly searching for the lost pup. Flyers were posted, calls were made, and volunteers scoured the mountains, their voices calling her name in the crisp air.
Sixty-two days after she had gone missing, a miracle happened. Delilah was trapped, tired but alive, her spirit unbroken. She had braved the wilderness and survived against all odds. Her story became one of hope, perseverance, and the kindness of a community that refused to give up on her.
Today is Delilah’s second Gotcha Day. Her first was when we rescued her as a puppy from an abusive South Carolina home. I remember that day—I was in a Bed Bath & Beyond meeting in New Jersey when my girls called me, just as the meeting was starting, to tell me about our new family member. At first, I thought, "We already have two rescued dogs, but now a third?" Little did we know, Delilah would change our lives forever.
Inspired by her incredible journey, we decided to create something meaningful in her honor. We founded Delilah Home, a brand dedicated to crafting sustainable, organic home textiles that reflect the very qualities Delilah embodied—strength, comfort, and a deep connection to nature. Not only are our Delilah Home products good for the environment, good for the people who produce them, and good for people to use (without ANY hidden toxic chemicals), we give up to 10% of our profit back to the community we serve. The only way to pay back all the countless hours searching for Delilah is to pay it forward. If you cannot pay it back, you pay it forward—that is our mantra. www.delilahhome.com
Just as Delilah was given a second chance, Delilah Home gives people the opportunity to fill their homes with ethically made, environmentally friendly products. Every cozy organic cotton bed sheet, every soft, luxurious towel, is a tribute to the pup who proved that resilience and love can overcome any challenge.
And so, Delilah’s legacy lives on—not just in the wag of her happy tail, but in the warmth and comfort she continues to bring into people’s homes, one thread at a time.
If you have time, please watch this video on her rescue.
As the Delilah Home story comes, Delilah is thriving and the best puppy ever. One thing is certain, she is grounded for life!!!! Thank you for reading our story!
PS, On Sunday, we lost our best friend, Beth Smith, to cancer. Beth was an amazing friend and strong dog advocate. We were staying at her mountain house when Delilah decided to take her 62-day sabbatical. Beth's house was our bootcamp for the rescue mission. If you believe in prayer, please say a prayer for her. No one was ever a stranger to her.
PSS, thank you for Epic Search and Rescue, Michelle, Nancy, Leslie, JC, Virgina, Beth, Anna, and many many others. Without you, we would not have found Delilah!
Michael C. Twer
Founder and CEO, Delilah Home LLC
Chairman (retired), Organic Trade Association Fiber Council
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Luxury That Gives BackDelilah Home was founded on a simple belief: luxury should be better for your home, better for the planet, and better for the people who make it.Founded in 2019 by Michael Twer in North Carolina, Delilah Home creates award-winning home textiles that combine exceptional comfort, timeless design, and sustainable craftsmanship. Every product is thoughtfully designed using responsibly sourced materials and ethically manufactured in family-owned factories in Portugal.Today, Delilah Home offers a complete collection of GOTS-certified organic cotton bedding, bath, beach, kitchen, and home essentials, along with innovative high-performance towels made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Our products are made to help people create healthier, more comfortable homes without compromising on quality or sustainability.The Story Behind Our NameDelilah Home is named after a remarkable golden retriever named Delilah.As a young puppy, Delilah became lost in the mountains of North Carolina and survived alone for 62 days before being found. Her incredible resilience captured the hearts of an entire community, whose kindness and determination ultimately brought her home.That experience inspired more than just a company—it inspired a philosophy.If you can't pay it back, pay it forward.That belief continues to guide every decision we make, from how we manufacture our products to how we support the communities around us.Sustainability Without CompromiseAt Delilah Home, sustainability isn't a trend—it's our foundation.We use GOTS-certified organic cotton that is grown without harmful pesticides or toxic chemicals, creating products that are safer for you, your family, and the environment. Our manufacturing partners in Portugal share our commitment to ethical production, fair wages, responsible resource management, and exceptional craftsmanship.Our products are also certified vegan and designed to last, reducing waste while delivering the luxurious comfort customers expect from premium home textiles.Innovation That Makes a DifferenceWe believe innovation should solve problems while reducing environmental impact.That philosophy led to the creation of Drytek™, our revolutionary collection of high-performance towels made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. Drytek towels absorb up to 4.5 times their weight in water, dry significantly faster than traditional cotton towels, resist odors, repel sand, and are designed for travel, fitness, the beach, camping, and pets.To extend the life of every towel, Delilah Home also introduced one of North America's first Take Back Programs for performance towels. Customers can return used Drytek towels to be repaired, donated, or recycled into new products, supporting a more circular economy.Award-Winning QualityOur commitment to quality has earned recognition from some of the most respected names in home and lifestyle.Delilah Home Organic Cotton Sheets have been recognized by Good Housekeeping as one of the Best Organic Sheets, while our products have also been featured by The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes & Gardens, The Spruce, and numerous other national publications.Today, Delilah Home products are available through leading retailers including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Target.com, Walmart.com, Amazon, Perigold, Zola, and other premium retail partners.A Business Built on Giving BackSuccess means little unless it creates positive change.That's why Delilah Home donates up to 10% of its profits and countless volunteer hours to organizations that strengthen the communities we serve. From supporting children and families to disaster relief, veteran programs, and community initiatives, giving back remains central to who we are.Our mission extends beyond making exceptional products—we strive to leave the world better than we found it.Looking AheadAs Delilah Home continues to grow, our commitment remains unchanged.We will continue designing beautiful, responsibly made home textiles that help people sleep better, live healthier, and make more sustainable choices every day.Because true luxury isn't just about how something feels.It's about how it's made, who it helps, and the positive impact it leaves behind.